What is the current flow on Rock River?
Rock River is currently flowing at 13,800 cfs at USGS gauge 05443500 as of Oct 2, 7:30 PM UTC.
Rock River at Como Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
7.75 ft
Flow 13,800 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 7:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 13,800 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 3,510 cfs).
Flow
13,800 cfs
Gauge Height
7.75 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 22% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05443500 is a public stream gauge on Rock River in Illinois. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
70° / 62°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
68° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
71° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Rock River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- ROCK RIVER ABOVE SINNISSIPPI DAM AT ROCK FALLS, IL · 3.7 mi
- ROCK RIVER AT DIXON, IL · 14.3 mi
- ROCK RIVER NEAR JOSLIN, IL · 27.2 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- ELKHORN CREEK NEAR PENROSE, IL · 9.4 mi
- MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT DAM 13 NEAR FULTON, IL · 22.8 mi
- GREEN RIVER NEAR GENESEO, IL · 28.9 mi
- PLUM RIVER AT SAVANNA, IL · 29.8 mi
- BIG BUREAU CREEK AT PRINCETON, IL · 30.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rock River above or below normal right now?
Rock River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 13,800 cfs, compared with a typical median of 3,510 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Rock River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Rock River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Rock River?
Other gauges on Rock River worth checking include ROCK RIVER ABOVE SINNISSIPPI DAM AT ROCK FALLS, IL (3.7 miles away), ROCK RIVER AT DIXON, IL (14.3 miles away), ROCK RIVER NEAR JOSLIN, IL (27.2 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Rock River?
The forecast for today near Rock River is clear, with temperatures around 70°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Rock River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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